Chicago/Waukegan to Santa Ana (UGN–SNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,730 mi airlines charter/private
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Flight Schedule Charter / private Verified 2mos ago
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Chicago/Waukegan to Santa Ana
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,730 mi 4h 10m nonstop -2h behind

UGN–SNA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
UGN → SNA
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Arriving
67%
Return
SNA → UGN
78%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
78%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SNA delays →

Other ways to reach Santa Ana from Chicago/Waukegan

Nearby airports with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.
Metric UGN→SNA ORD→SNA MKE→SNA
Distance from UGN 31 mi 36 mi
Nonstop airlines 11 1
Weekly flights 93
Flight time 4h 10m 4h 13m 4h 1m
Airports within 200 miles of UGN with service to John Wayne Orange County International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Chicago/Waukegan.
UGN: CDT · SNA: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Waukegan, it's 4:00 PM in Santa Ana.
Distance & Flight Time
1,730 mi / 2,784 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 10m gate to gate.

UGN–SNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Waukegan to Santa Ana route.
Route details
Distance1,730 mi / 2,784 km
Flight time4h 10m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Origin: UGN
IATA / ICAOUGN / KUGN
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation727 ft / 222 m
Destination: SNA
IATA / ICAOSNA / KSNA
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr10.7M
Elevation56 ft / 17 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about UGN to SNA flights.
Nonstop flights from Waukegan National Airport to John Wayne Orange County International Airport take about 4h 10m gate to gate. The route covers 1,730 miles.
Santa Ana is 2 hours behind Chicago/Waukegan.
Yes, return flights from SNA to UGN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MKE and MDW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from UGN to SNA

Waukegan National Airport (UGN) and John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

UGN to SNA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from UGN to SNA is about 4 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,730 miles (2,784 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Milwaukee (MKE) and Chicago (MDW).